Firm PROFILE
Carbert Waite LLP
Canada 2027
Rankings
Leading firm in Canada 2027
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
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Top figures
37
Lawyers
17
Partners
1999
Established Year
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Overview
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We are a litigation-focused firm based in Calgary, AB, with nearly 30 years of experience helping businesses, professionals, and individuals navigate complex disputes where business, personal, and reputational risks intersect.
We are recognized for handling high-stakes matters across Alberta’s key industries, representing local, US, and international clients. Our lawyers provide strategic representation and advice across commercial, employment, health, estates, immigration law, and other areas.
Industry sectors (5)
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Aviation
- Manufacturing
- Insurance
Capabilities (8)
- Commercial Litigation
- Healthcare Law
- Employment and Labour Law
- Estates Law
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Construction Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Key people
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Michael Waite, KC
Firm Chairperson, Executive Committee Member
Roxanne Davis, KC, QArb
Managing Partner, Executive Committee Member
Curtis Marble, FCIArb
Partner, Executive Committee Member
Brad Dobbin
Partner, Executive Committee Member
Work & experience
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
We provide strategic advice and representation in: Commercial Litigation: Complex disputes for clients across Alberta and internationally. Employment & Labour: All stages of the employment relationship for employers and employees. Health Law: Regulatory and malpractice matters for healthcare institutions and professionals. Estate Law: Comprehensive representation across planning, administration, and litigation. Immigration Law: Strategic guidance for businesses, individuals, and families.
Notable work
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
Dedrick v Foothills Medical Centre 2024 ABKB 276
2024Completed CA$50.0M
Highly complex birth injury case involving 43 scheduled witnesses (24 experts), and competing standards of care.
Various plaintiffs in restrictive covenant disputes
Ongoing CA$20.0M
Leading counsel for drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants, representing communities, owners and developers.
Ranked Offices at Carbert Waite LLP
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Ranked Departments at Carbert Waite LLP (3)
Ranked Individuals at Carbert Waite LLP (6)
Alberta
Dylan Snowdon
Employment & Labour
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Stephen Torscher
Head of Employment & Labour
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Curtis Marble
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
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Michael Bokhaut
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
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Alex Norris
Employment & Labour
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Nationwide - Canada
Michael Waite, KC
Healthcare: Contentious
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Top figures
37
Lawyers
17
Partners
1999
Established Year
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